Estero River Regatta 2013

For the past 6 years Estero and surrounding communities have come together to support Josh Stuller, son of Estero River Outfitters owner Paula Stuller, who was paralyzed in a 2004 motorcycle accident. This year is no different. The 19th annual Estero River Regatta & Hobie Fun Day and the 2nd annual Flea Market kicked off this weekend with proceeds going to offset Stuller's medical expenses. More than 60 boaters are expected to compete on the waters of the Estero River Sunday, Jan. 20 all in support of Stuller.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Estero River Outfitters employees Dante Egan, left, and Wade Kemp prepare a Hobie kayak for a water trial during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Josh Stuller of Estero jokes with his brother Justin during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Bob Strachan of Rockford, Ill. jokes with Linda Archer during the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Ron Himmelmann takes a test ride in a Hobie Mirage Revolution 11 during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Jeff Stuller installs a Thule boat loader on the car of Dave and Jennifer Nichols of Fort Myers during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly A registration form on the stern of David Williams' Hobie Mirage during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Naples resident Emily Hritz and Bonita resident Bruce Russell test a Hobie Mirage during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Ron Himmelmann takes a test ride in a Hobie Mirage Revolution 11 during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Ron Himmelmann takes a test ride in a Hobie Mirage Revolution 11 during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Bob Strachan of Rockford, Ill. inspects a fishing rod before purchasing it during the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Contestants of the five mile fun paddle gather at the start line during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly David Williams of Bonita Springs backs his kayak into position for the start of the five mile fun paddle during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Ron Himmelmann takes a test ride in a Hobie Mirage Revolution 11 during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Ron Himmelmann takes a test ride in a Hobie Mirage Revolution 11 during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly The Hobie kayaks are propelled by a pedal system fin kit that works the legs while enjoying the waterways which could be tested during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Ron Himmelmann prepares Hobie kayaks for test rides during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Josh Stuller, left, calls the official start of the Hobie Fun Day 5 mile paddle as Wade Kemp starts the time clock at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Naples resident Emily Hritz gets instruction from Hobie Sales Representative Frank Stapleton of Matlacha before a water trial during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Estero River Outfitters employee Dante Egan steadies Suzanne Williams Hobie Mirage as she prepares to paddle during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Estero residents Betsy Doyle, left, and Maria Perretti looks through items during the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Hobie Kayak sales representative Frank Stapleton, right, of Matlacha talks with Naples resident Emily Hritz and Bonita resident Bruce Russell as they shop for a kayak during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Hobie kayaks await test rides during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Paddlers hit the river during the Hobie Fun Day held at Estero River Outfitters on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The weekend long event will continue today along with the 19th annual Estero River Canoe & Kayak Regatta being held at 1 p.m. with registration starting at noon. There is also the 2nd annual Flea Market Sale at the Outfitters. Proceeds from the events go to help Josh Stuller, who was left paralyzed after a motorcycle accident in 2004.